Also known as Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day (Hullo hullo, UK friends!), Carnivale, and a slew of other names, it’s the last day in the Liturgical (read: church) year before the season of Lent begins. Once upon the middle ages and Renaissance, Christian folks would give up sugar, butter, meat, and most of what makes a diet pleasurable during those 40 days and 40 nights, leaving them with nothing to do the day before but … eat, well, everything. Hence, one of the world’s best food-fests was born!

Welcome to GKG!

I'm a 20-something teacher who's learning her way through her little apartment kitchen, one dish at a time.
This is a space for cooking old favorites, learning new recipes, exploring local eats, enjoying DMV living, and sharing what I've picked up (and continue to pick up) over the years. Learn more here.
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